Why Should I Hire Greenback Instead of My U.S.-Based CPA?

Your U.S.-based CPA may be excellent at domestic tax preparation. But expat taxes are a different matter entirely. The IRS requires additional forms, elections, and strategies for Americans living abroad, and the details matter. A missed election or an incorrectly applied exclusion can cost you thousands, or trigger penalties you should never have faced.

Greenback was built for exactly this situation.

Every Greenback accountant is a hand-selected CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent with deep expertise in U.S. expat tax preparation. Many have lived abroad themselves. They know the rules, the edge cases, and the strategies that make a real difference for clients in your position.

Here is what that means for you:

• Fewer costly mistakes: We amend dozens of returns each year that were incorrectly prepared by well-meaning U.S. CPAs unfamiliar with expat-specific rules around the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), Foreign Tax Credit (FTC), FBAR, and more.
• Maximum savings: Our accountants know how to legally minimize your U.S. tax liability using every deduction, exclusion, and credit available to you as an expat.
• A process built around you: Upload your documents once through our secure portal, complete a short questionnaire, and your dedicated accountant takes it from there. No chasing paperwork. No confusion.
• No outsourcing. Ever: Your return is prepared 100% by a Greenback accountant. Not a junior preparer. Not a third party.

Over 23,000 expats in 190+ countries have trusted Greenback to get it right. You will have peace of mind knowing your taxes were done correctly by someone who genuinely knows your situation.

No matter how late, messy, or complex your return may be, we can help. If you are ready to get started, click the Get Started button above. Have questions about the process or next steps? Contact us, and one of our Customer Champions will be happy to help.